Bend and trail running go together like peanut butter and jelly. It doesn’t get much better than the beauty of Bend’s trails, and luckily, the 2023 Bend Trail Series is kicking off soon!! This four-race Series is held on Thursday evenings and each will cover a different course ranging between 4 and 7 miles. Participate in at least 3 of the Series races and you’ll qualify to win something in the overall Series standings, which…
Ever thought about what makes a great trail race? Forsome of us, we want the achievement of completing a particular distance. For others it’s about the competition. For others it’s about the fitness. Maybe it’s all those things, and maybe it’s just the opportunity to hang out the coolest people on the planet. This is where the Emerald City Trail Series comes in. In June, when the weather gets nicer and the sun shows…
Spring is finally arriving. Birds are singing, the sunshine is peeking thru the rainclouds, and the 2023 Spring Portland Trail Series is almost here! For those not familiar with this PDX trail tradition, there are three race seasons for the Trail Series, (Spring, Summer, and Fall) and five trail runs in each series. These all take place in Portland’s own Forest Park every other Wednesday evening – perfect for a post-work run! Go Beyond Racing‘s…
The 38th annual Goat Mountain Gallop returns on March 4. This 10 or 5 mile race benefits the Molalla High School track and field and cross country teams. The Goat Mountain Gallop has a reputation for being a challenging course due to its rolling hills. However, you will also be rewarded with some flat running, as well. This 5 mile loop course begins and ends at Heckard Field at Molalla High School. 10 mile runners…
Level 32 Racing has everything from trail running to snowshoe races! Whatever adventures you may crave, these events will be memorable and beautiful. There are distances for everyone to enjoy, from 5k’s to ultras. Check out the Bristow Trail Runs, the Autumn Trails, the Lucky Clover, and even the annual Turkety Trot. These locations are off the beaten path and so fun to explore. Check out any and all of these .. The names listed…
Running on the Oregon Coast is such a gift. It’s often cold, but it’s always beautiful, and there’s good reason why people come back again and again. Ardor Adventures is a race organization that makes that tradition possible with races for all seasons. Start the year with a chilly polar plunge, run with someone special for Valentine’s Day, celebrate the 4th of July fireworks, and enjoy the Day of The Dead and Turkey Day with…
The Run Big Trail Series starts out 2023 on February 4th with the 2023 Bristow Trail Runs in Dexter, Oregon. Brought to you by Level 32 Racing, this trail run offers multiple distances at Elijah Bristow State Park in scenic Southern Oregon. The Bristow Trail Runs consist of 4 race distances to choose from: A 5 mile, a 10 mile, a 25k, and a 50k option. Trail runners of all levels will want to check out…
If you are a fan of endurance races, check out the Annual Dia de los Muertos Endurance Run in Newport. This race has 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour options, as well as a 5 Miler. This race is meant to honor loved ones who have passed, as is the tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead.) At this event, you are encouraged to bring an item, like a picture, that…
The Whiskey Run mountain bike trail system in Southern Oregon has over 30 miles of gorgeous single track and for the first time, on October 1st, will be reserved for trail runners! The Run Whiskey Run, hosted by South Coast Running Club, will have a Shirley Temple (1.5 mile loop), Whiskey Ginger (5 mile loop), or a Double Shot (10 miles), all on trail. Located just 20 miles south of Coos Bay and on the…
Holy crap it’s hard to imagine we are in June. Don’t miss out on these races from June 6 – June 12, 2022. Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 6.11.22 Britt Woods Firehouse Run Jacksonville Southern $10-20 https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Jacksonville/BrittWoodsRun 10k, 5m 6.11.22 FootZone Dirty Half Bend Centreal $80-95.00 https://www.footzonebend.com/dirty-half Half 6.11.22 Butte Challenge Hermiston Eastern $25.00 https://buttechallenge.itsyourrace.com/register/ 10k, 5k 6.11.22 Jennifer’s Catching Slough Half/10k/5k…
